The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, July 19, 2021. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Directors Present: Robert Schilling, Dan Venteicher, Matt Elliot, Jeff Hoeger, & Tammy Kirby.
Directors Absent: None
Also present: Superintendent Rob Busch, Principal Dawn Voss, Principal Patty Briggs, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.
Visitors: Janet Diers, Alex Hanna, Josh Demmer, Nick Hilderbrandt, Jerry Gallagher, Nic Stelken, Kendra Moser, & Baili Maurer.
President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.
Director Schilling moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Elliot moved to recognize the following:
All Conference Softball-TRC West 2021
First Team All-Conference
Ella Aulwes-Infield
Hailey Rausch-Outfield
Second Team All-Conference
Audrie Helmrichs-Catcher
Ellie Bockenstedt-Outfield
Honorable Mention
Kelsey Hansel
All Conference Baseball-TRC West 2021
First Team All-Conference
Cael Funk-Pitcher
Parker Rochford-Outfield
Second Team All-Conference
Quintin Hess-Catcher
Honorable Mention
Dawson Bergan
Hailey Rausch also made the IGCA NE All District Softball Team
Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Josh Demmer, Nick Hildebrandt, & Jerry Gallagher presented on Facility Needs.
Old Business:
New Business:
Director Schilling moved to approve the 2021-2022 Student Handbooks. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the following Legislative Resolutions:
Teacher Recruitment & Licensure
Supports additional tools to attract individuals to the teaching profession, especially for teacher shortage areas including:
-Alternative teacher licensure upon completion of research-based teaching pedagogy training in addition to content knowledge in a curricular area;
-Pathways for individuals with non-traditional educational backgrounds to meet licensure qualifications;
-Reciprocity agreements with other states with high-quality education programs so as to increase diversity among our certified teachers and administrators;
- Expansion of programs such as: Teach Iowa Scholar, Troops to Teachers, Teacher intern Program, and others as approved by the Board of Educational Examiners;
and
- Programs designed to recruit teachers that will better match the demographic makeup of our student population.
-Advocate for funding of loan forgiveness programs and grants that will make education careers a viable option.
School Funding Policy
Supports a school foundation formula that:
-Provides sufficient and timely funding to meet education goals;
-Equalizes per pupil funding;
-Provides a funding mechanism for transportation costs that reduces the pressure on the general fund and addresses inequities between school districts;
-Includes factors based on changes in demographics including socio-economic status, remedial programming, and enrollment challenges;
-Reflects actual costs for special education services;
-Incorporates categorical funding in the formula within three years; and
-Includes a mix of state aid and property taxes.
Sharing and Reorganization
Supports continuation of sufficient incentives and assistance to encourage sharing or reorganization between school districts including the establishment of
regional schools.
Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
The board discussed building projects.
Director Elliot moved to approve the second reading of Board Policies: 410.1-414.8A. Director Schilling seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve rescinding Board Policies: 409.2E1 & 409.2E2. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Schilling moved to approve the purchase of Two Used Twelve Passenger 2020 all-wheel drive Ford Transit vans from F.E. Welterlen Motors in the amount of $93,790.00. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Elliot moved to approve the new sub-rates as follows:
Sub-Teacher:
Irregular Basis: $125.00
11-? Consecutive Days (same teacher): $145.00
Temp Sub (If they are doing the planning for the same teacher.): $176.32
Sub-Custodian: $10.75/hour
Sub-Para/Aide: $12.02/hours
Sub-Nutrition: $11.35/hours
Sub-Nurse: $15.00/hour
Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve Activity Worker Rates as follows:
Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Schilling moved to approve SMI for Tuckpointing. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Principal Briggs: Working on getting ready for school to start.
Superintendent Busch: We will need to hold a Public Hearing in August regarding the Return to Learn Plan. The Nutrition Program served 5,138 meals in the month of June. A double meal will be served on July 29th to cover July 30th and finish out the summer. Registration will be held on Wednesday, August 11th in the Edgewood JR/SR commons area from Noon to 6:00 p.m. Online registration is available and encouraged. We were notified last week that our grant application for up to three buses was approved for a total of $132,251 or $44,084 per bus. Alex is checking on the possibility of an athletic trainer being in the district once a week to work with coaches and athletes. As well as attending some varsity events.
Director Kirby moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approve minutes of June 21, 2021 Meetings
b. List of Expenditures and Financial Reports
c. Open Enrollment
d. Special Education Contracts
e. Fundraisers
f. Personnel
i. Resignations
-Andrea Friedley-Custodial
ii. New Hires
-Robin McCool-Lead Learner
-Hanna Wall-Football Cheerleading
iii. Contract Adjustments
iv. Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors
-Scott Arthur-Football
-Makenna Slight-Cross Country
g. Annual Contracts/Agreements
i. Write to Learn Agreement
ii. Waggle Agreement
iii. Pioneer Valley Books Agreement
Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Schilling moved to go into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 for the purpose of Superintendent Evaluation at 7:56 p.m. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Roll Call: Ayes: Schilling, Venteicher, Elliot, Hoeger, & Kirby. Nays: None. Motion carried 5-0.
The board came back into open session at 8:14 p.m.
Director Kirby moved to approve a 1% increase for the 2021-2022 Superintendent Wages for a total salary of $122,033.00. Director Schilling seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Hoeger moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
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July 19, 2021 Listing of Expenditures |
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GENERAL FUND: |
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ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS |
fee |
$ 125.40 |
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AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C. |
legal services |
$ 308.00 |
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ALLIANT ENERGY |
electricity |
$ 5,303.71 |
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APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES |
iPads |
$ 2,940.00 |
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BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. |
garbage collection |
$ 869.26 |
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BLACK HILLS |
heating |
$ 397.52 |
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
shared services |
$ 10,607.10 |
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CITY OF COLESBURG |
water/sewer |
$ 183.20 |
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COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES |
internet |
$ 60.00 |
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COMMITTEE for CHILDREN |
license |
$ 9,126.90 |
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DYERSVILLE COMMERCIAL |
advertising |
$ 590.42 |
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EDGEWOOD BUILDING CENTER |
supplies |
$ 96.45 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 870.94 |
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EDGEWOOD REMINDER |
publication |
$ 633.32 |
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ELAN |
supplies, gasohol, travel, & training |
$ 6,193.95 |
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EVERETT'S AUTO PARTS |
parts |
$ 192.99 |
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F.E. WELTERLEN MOTORS, INC. |
repairs & parts |
$ 444.75 |
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FES |
web hosting |
$ 2,495.00 |
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Filter Shop, Inc., The |
supplies |
$ 1,965.42 |
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FranklinCovey Client Sales Inc. |
Leader in Me |
$ 15,680.06 |
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HARBER, CELESTE |
supplies |
$ 31.30 |
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IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS |
membership & subscription |
$ 2,946.00 |
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IASBO/ IA ASSOC SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFIC |
membership |
$ 175.00 |
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Iowa City Community School District |
services |
$ 497.42 |
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IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK |
network services |
$ 444.06 |
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Iowa Pupil Transportation Association |
conference |
$ 340.00 |
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IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SERVICES |
services & subscription |
$ 2,117.20 |
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IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS |
assessments |
$ 945.00 |
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JAMF SOFTWARE, NW 6335 |
subscription |
$ 8,280.00 |
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JTJ Solar LLC |
solar |
$ 2,159.03 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 5.39 |
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KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY |
lamination & training |
$ 1,351.50 |
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Literacy Resources Inc. |
lessons |
$ 734.30 |
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MALAUSKY, DAVID |
supplies |
$ 957.47 |
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MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES |
inspection & supplies |
$ 1,647.30 |
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NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE |
services |
$ 6,137.28 |
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PowerSchool Group LLC |
Schoology |
$ 4,200.00 |
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Priem, Chezney |
scorebook |
$ 20.00 |
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QUILL CORPORATION |
supplies |
$ 63.98 |
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Regional Medical Center |
physical |
$ 150.00 |
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SADLER POWER TRAIN |
parts |
$ 337.82 |
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SCHOLASTIC INC |
supplies |
$ 1,729.43 |
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SERVICEMASTER BY KNIPPER |
services |
$ 2,112.72 |
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SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE |
gasohol, dyed diesel, & hose |
$ 15,348.50 |
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SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC. |
Software |
$ 7,195.00 |
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SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO. |
supplies |
$ 38.37 |
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Teacher Innovations, Inc. |
planbooks |
$ 162.00 |
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TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC |
assessments |
$ 418.00 |
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TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC |
medicaid |
$ 272.31 |
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Time Management Systems |
fee |
$ 353.00 |
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U.S. CELLULAR |
Hot Spots |
$ 41.55 |
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UNITED STATES TREASURY |
fee |
$ 35.56 |
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WALMART COMMUNITY |
supplies |
$ 118.56 |
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WEBER PAPER COMPANY |
supplies |
$ 653.00 |
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WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL |
special ed open enrollment |
$ 4,871.96 |
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WEST MUSIC CO. |
band resale |
$ 117.44 |
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Wille, Carmen |
conference |
$ 275.00 |
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WOODMAN CONTROLS COMPANY |
services |
$ 1,827.65 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 128,194.49 |
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MANAGEMENT FUND: |
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AUL Health Benefit Trust |
Early Retirements |
$ 25,867.23 |
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COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA |
insurance |
$ 182,705.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 208,572.23 |
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LOSST/SAVE FUND: |
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ANTHEM SPORTS, LLC |
bench |
$ 995.04 |
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CAPITAL SANITARY |
gym floor services |
$ 6,400.00 |
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CSI LEASING, INC |
computer lease |
$ 82,676.19 |
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Donovan Group Iowa |
services |
$ 2,500.00 |
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F.E. WELTERLEN MOTORS, INC. |
vans |
$ 93,790.00 |
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Hawkeye Electrical Contractors Dubuque |
services |
$ 4,047.02 |
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LOECKE BUILDING SERVICE |
services |
$ 15,790.66 |
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VALUE INSPIRED PRODUCTS & SERV, VIPs |
furniture |
$ 6,489.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 212,687.91 |
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DEBT SERVICE FUND: |
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UMB Bank, N.A. |
fee |
$ 600.00 |
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ACTIVITY FUND: |
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Atlantic Coca-Cola |
refund & water |
$ 130.72 |
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AUNT NECEE'S PIZZA |
supplies |
$ 511.34 |
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BLOOMS |
flowers |
$ 18.00 |
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BRITTAIN, CHARLES |
services |
$ 400.00 |
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CHAMBERLIN, RANDY |
official |
$ 133.82 |
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DARDIS, FRANK |
official |
$ 239.69 |
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Doyle, Dan |
official |
$ 243.79 |
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DVORAK, ED |
official |
$ 429.40 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 25.63 |
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EDGEWOOD REMINDER |
subscription |
$ 29.00 |
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Edgewood Signs & Designs |
shirts |
$ 377.00 |
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ELAN |
supplies, pictures, & travel |
$ 1,906.67 |
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FISCHER, TERRY |
official |
$ 102.50 |
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Graphic Edge LLC, The |
banner |
$ 108.87 |
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Grawe, Robert |
official |
$ 88.65 |
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HART, GARY |
official |
$ 137.10 |
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Independence JR/SR High School |
entry fee |
$ 50.00 |
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IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION |
membership |
$ 75.00 |
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JACOBS, MICHAEL |
official |
$ 229.76 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 14.52 |
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KLEIN, DANIEL |
official |
$ 141.61 |
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LINK, RANDY |
official |
$ 201.81 |
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MONTICELLO SPORTS |
pants & jerseys |
$ 9,591.00 |
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NIEHAUS, JEFF |
official |
$ 190.33 |
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OLSON, ERIC |
official |
$ 103.00 |
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PIE-EYED AND FLAKY |
pies |
$ 248.40 |
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Riddell All American Sports Corp |
reconditioning |
$ 1,340.41 |
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RIVALS, INC. |
jerseys |
$ 1,451.08 |
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SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO. |
supplies |
$ 129.99 |
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STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
entry fee |
$ 80.00 |
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SYVERSON, DARRYL |
official |
$ 121.52 |
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Tough Entertainment |
services |
$ 175.00 |
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UHAL, JOHN |
official |
$ 131.36 |
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WILLENBORG, NICK |
official |
$ 137.10 |
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WINTER, JOHN |
official |
$ 145.30 |
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ZARUBA, STEVE |
official |
$ 429.40 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 19,868.77 |
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CAMP ENTERPRISE FUND: |
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BERGAN, Eileen |
entry fee |
$ 125.00 |
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
entry fee |
$ 150.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 275.00 |
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NUTRITION FUND: |
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EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO. INC. |
hot lunch bread |
$ 282.81 |
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ELAN |
hot lunch |
$ 10.88 |
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Hill Country C.S. LLC |
hot lunch |
$ 10.95 |
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MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC |
hot lunch, fee, & supplies |
$ 6,293.28 |
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PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY |
milk |
$ 926.38 |
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ServiceOne |
repairs |
$ 637.03 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 8,161.33 |
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PPEL FUND: |
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ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING |
copier lease |
$ 1,824.87 |
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Total of All Funds: |
$ 580,184.60 |
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Dan Venteicher, President Melissa Conner, Secretary
